Aircon - Zapping Power

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Fri 17 Jun 2005 21:55
Aircon - Zapping Power - IanW1977
The last few weeks I've noticed a big differance in power (more than normal) when I turn on the Aircon.

Normally it's bearable with being a tiny engine but lately it's really feeling the strain.

Had the Belt changed and the aircon all tested and regassed last October so that side of things is fine. So is it time to get a new battery as it's 5 years old now.
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Fri 17 Jun 2005 22:50
Aircon - Zapping Power - v8man
Changing the battery won't make any difference to power unless you are refering to cranking speed. Maybe the compressor is starting to seize up. Not uncommon if it is not run regularly.
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Fri 17 Jun 2005 23:08
Aircon - Zapping Power - IanW1977
The engines only 800cc so having the aircon makes a differance.
The aircon is on for 20 mins daily as advised somewhere on these pages.

But yeah I get your point Re battery.
Might get it checked out anyway while it's on my mind.
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Fri 17 Jun 2005 23:15
Aircon - Zapping Power - Dave N
The compressor can take between 8 & 10KW, so it's going to make a bit of difference.
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Fri 17 Jun 2005 23:20
Aircon - Zapping Power - IanW1977
It's noticable anyway but recently it's become even more noticable (if you get what I mean ?)
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